News » National
AP Interview: Pope Francis Says Homosexuality is Not a Crime
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ+ people into the church.
Drag Queens Speak Against Missouri Bills on Transgender Kids
Dozens of advocates, including drag queens in full makeup, rallied Tuesday at Missouri's Capitol against bills banning transgender athletes from participating on girls sports teams, gender-affirming treatment for transgender kids and public drag shows.
Justice Dept. Sues Google over Digital Advertising Dominance
The Justice Department and eight states filed an antitrust suit against Google on Tuesday, seeking to shatter its alleged monopoly on the entire ecosystem of online advertising.
Millennial Money: Rekindle Fizzling Financial Resolutions
An early-in-the-year setback, like paying your health insurance deductible or the credit card bills after a costly December, doesn't have to knock you off course.
Pope Benedict Reaches from Beyond the Grave to Claim 'Gay Clubs' Exist in Priesthood
Pope Benedict XVI may have died a month ago, but is reaching beyond the grave to shade Pope Francis with claims of "gay clubs" in the priesthood.
Mars Pauses Using M&Ms 'Spokescandies,' Enlists Maya Rudolph
Mars says it's pausing using its trademark M&M's spokescandies and has enlisted actor and comedian Maya Rudolph to star in its marketing efforts, including its Super Bowl ad campaign.
How Gambling Began? | Stories From the Old Box
Although the casinos feature a wide range of games, each game originated in different circumstances, cultures and times.
Twitter Faces Lawsuits over Unpaid Rent for U.S. HQ, U.K. Office
More landlords are taking Twitter to court over unpaid rent at the social media company's headquarters in San Francisco and its British offices — the latest legal headaches for billionaire owner Elon Musk.
Microsoft Invests Billions in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI
Microsoft says it is making a "multiyear, multibillion dollar investment" in the artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT and other tools that can write readable text and generate new images.
Crypto Firms Acted Like Banks, then Collapsed Like Dominoes
A number of companies have attempted to act as the cryptocurrency equivalent of a bank. In a span of less than 12 months, nearly all of the biggest of those companies have failed spectacularly.
Prosecutors Seek Justice in Baldwin Case, Regardless of Fame
Alec Baldwin faces two types of manslaughter charges in a reckoning on gun safety and the film industry, with two potential standards for proof and possible sanctions of up to five years in prison.
Violent Protest In Downtown Atlanta Over Killing Of Activist
A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who was killed by authorities this week after officials said the 26-year-old shot a state trooper.
FBI Searched Biden Home, Found Items Marked Classified
The FBI searched President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday and located additional documents with classified markings and also took possession of some of his handwritten notes.
A Mass Shooting Suspect Kills 10 Near Lunar New Year Fest
A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration, setting off a manhunt for the suspect in the fifth mass killing in the U.S. this month.
LGBTQ+ People, Allies Dodge $1,500 Fines in North Dakota
As more than a dozen states consider passing anti-trans legislation this year, North Dakota lawmakers rejected a bill that would have made people pay $1,500 each time they refer to themselves or others with pronouns different from the ones at birth.
Man's Best Friend? George Santos Ripped Off Sick $3K Dog's GoFundMe Amid More Lies
Two New Jersey veterans say George Santos took off with money raised for dog's go fund me. Another report reveals more lies about his mother being a 9/11 survivor.
Allegations That The Charity George Santos Claims To Have Run Was Fake Highlight How Scams Divert Money From Worthy Causes
On an early version of George Santos' campaign website, the freshman lawmaker claimed to have founded and run what has been alleged to be a fake nonprofit animal rescue group called Friends of Pets United.
Watch: Arizona Gay Couple Refuse to Retreat after Pride Flag Vandalized
A gay married couple in Queen Creek, Arizona, have endured property damage, harassment, and even an order from the HOA to remove their Pride flag — but they won't back down.
Church of England Apologizes for Treatment of LGBTQ+ People
The Church of England formally apologized Friday for its treatment of LGBTQ people, even as it said that same-sex couples still won't be allowed to marry in its churches.
Transgender Woman Drops Suit Against Ga. Prison Officials
A Black transgender woman who sued Georgia prison officials over alleged mistreatment while in custody decided not to proceed to trial because she feared the experience would be harmful to her, her lawyers said Thursday.